Haynesville Gas Production Surges to Record Highs, Powering LNG Exports
Haynesville gas production has surged to record levels, with July 2025 seeing an all-time high of 15 Bcf/d. This growth is set to continue, with average production expected to reach 15.6 Bcf/d in 2026. The Louisiana Gulf Coast is booming, driven by global LNG demand and new pipeline projects.
The Golden Pass LNG terminal in Port Arthur is set to begin commercial service in early 2026, requiring about 2.55 Bcf/d of gas supplies. To meet this demand, DT Midstream is expanding its LEAP Pipeline, adding another 300 million cubic feet per day of takeaway capacity by mid-2026. This expansion, a joint venture between EnLink Midstream and Plains All American, is expected to be fully operational in early 2023.
Two new pipelines, Momentum's NG3 Pipeline and Williams' Louisiana Energy Gateway (LEG) Pipeline, have already begun service in north Louisiana's Haynesville Shale Region. Each pipeline has a full operating capacity of 1.8 Bcf/d, significantly boosting takeaway capacity. By the end of 2026, the combined additional takeaway capacity for Haynesville Region gas producers is expected to reach 3.9 Bcf/d. Energy Transfer is also building the Hugh Brinson Pipeline, capable of moving 1.5 Bcf/d of natural gas from the Permian Region to the Port Arthur area by the end of 2026.
These pipeline expansions and new projects are set to significantly increase Haynesville's gas production and export capabilities. The Golden Pass LNG terminal and other LNG facilities in the Port Arthur area will benefit from this additional supply. The Haynesville Region's producers are poised to capitalise on the growing global LNG market.
